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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,619.91, 2,235.51 and 921.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,619.91, 2,235.51 and 921.27 is: 1,271.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,619.91 : 2,235.51 = 921.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,619.91/2,235.51 = 921.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,619.91x = 2,235.51 × 921.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,619.91x = 2,059,508.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,508.30/1,619.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.37

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